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Creating Spaces for Staff to Rest, Relax and Recharge
We are delighted to have supported teams across the whole of NHS Lothian to create calm and comforting wellbeing spaces where they can rest, relax and recharge.
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Ros, and baby Scott’s story – How a small act of kindness made a big difference
My name is Ros, and I am an ex-patient of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. I was 31 weeks pregnant […]
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Rachael’s story: Spreading festive cheer to seriously ill children and young people
My name is Rachael, I’m a Clinical Support Worker at the Research Department at the Royal Hospital for Children and […]
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Gillian’ Story: Creating a brighter Christmas for patients, their families and staff
My name is Gillian MacLean, I’m a Senior Charge Nurse that works in the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal […]
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Vhari’s Story: Making the ward feel less like a hospital for the festive season
My name is Vhari Carr, I’m a Senior Charge Midwife that manages the Special Care Babies Unit at St John’s […]
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Lorraine and Therese’s Story: helping to bring festive joy, and creating a brighter Christmas for everyone
We are Lorraine, an NHS Lothian Ward Clerk, and Therese, a Charge Nurse, work in the Vascular Surgery ward at […]
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Leza’s story: Creating an extra-special Christmas for children too unwell to go home
My name is Leza Buchanan, I’m a Senior Charge Nurse who has spent 20 Christmases working in the Paediatric Critical […]
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Kirsty’s Story: Bringing joy to mums and babies
My name is Kirsty Jackson, I’m a Senior Charge Midwife that manages the Labour wards at St John’s Hospital in […]
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Jenny’s Story – How A Small Gift Can Have A Big Impact
My name is Jenny Pewsey, and I am a former patient of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. While I was studying […]
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Linsey’s Story – Being Supported at the Mental Health Mother And Baby Unit, St John’s Hospital
The Mental Health Mother and Baby unit is a regional service that provides provides specialist care for mothers and their […]